{"id":12101,"date":"2026-05-11T13:53:32","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/?p=12101"},"modified":"2026-05-11T14:11:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-11T18:11:14","slug":"voluntary-departure-vs-deportation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/es\/voluntary-departure-vs-deportation\/","title":{"rendered":"Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a0201b2b0f6a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a0201b2b0f6a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h1>Voluntary Departure vs. Deportation: What Immigrants Should Understand Before Making a Decision<\/h1>\n<blockquote><p>\nThis morning, I joined <a href=\"https:\/\/www.univision.com\/shows\/la-voz-de-la-manana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>La Voz de la Ma\u00f1ana<\/strong><\/a> on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=CroCHPOG4_Y\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">VOZ by Univision TV<\/a> to discuss a very important and sensitive immigration topic: <strong>the difference between voluntary departure and a formal deportation order<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Many immigrants are facing very difficult decisions today. Some people are detained while their asylum cases or immigration matters are still pending. Others are worried about the cost of defending their cases, the emotional pressure of detention, and the uncertainty of what may happen next. In those moments, a person may feel pressured to choose the fastest option available, but immigration decisions should never be made without understanding the long-term consequences.\n<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div class=\"wpb_video_widget wpb_content_element vc_clearfix vc_video-aspect-ratio-169 vc_video-el-width-100 vc_video-align-center wd-rs-6a02139139d91\" >\n\t\t<div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wpb_video_wrapper\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Salida Voluntaria vs. Deportaci\u00f3n: Lo Que Deben Saber los Inmigrantes | Martha Arias en Univision+\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/QioUdvO0V5g?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; 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According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/eoir\/page\/file\/1480811\/dl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Executive Office for Immigration Review<\/strong><\/a>, voluntary departure may allow a person to leave in a way that can avoid some of the consequences of a removal order, although the person must still comply with the terms set by the immigration judge.<\/p>\n<p>This does not mean voluntary departure is always the right answer. It must be reviewed carefully, because each person\u2019s immigration history is different. A person may still have other grounds of inadmissibility, prior unlawful presence, prior entries, fraud or misrepresentation concerns, or other immigration issues that must be addressed before trying to return to the United States.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_center\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper   vc_box_border_grey\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-full\" alt=\"Know your rights if I.C.E. stops you in public.\" title=\"Know your rights if I.C.E. stops you in public.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights.png 1080w, https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights-800x800.png 800w, https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/Know-your-rights-768x768.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01f62c62392\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01f62c62392 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>How Is Deportation Different?<\/h3>\n<p>A deportation or removal order may carry serious consequences. Depending on the type of removal and the person\u2019s immigration history, a person may face a 5-year, 10-year, or 20-year inadmissibility period. In some cases, including certain aggravated felony situations or repeated immigration violations, the person may need special permission before seeking lawful return to the United States.<\/p>\n<p>That is why I explained during the interview that it is important to understand the difference between leaving under voluntary departure and leaving after a formal deportation order. The words may sound similar to many families, but legally they are not the same.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01fb1be847a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01fb1be847a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>Can Someone Return After Leaving the United States?<\/h3>\n<p>Sometimes, a person may be able to seek lawful return after leaving the United States, but the answer depends on the person\u2019s specific record. Prior unlawful presence, a prior removal order, an expedited removal, fraud or misrepresentation concerns, criminal history, or other inadmissibility issues may change the legal options available.<\/p>\n<p>If a person has a prior removal, unlawful presence, or another ground of inadmissibility, the case must be reviewed carefully. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/laws-and-policy\/other-resources\/unlawful-presence-and-inadmissibility\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USCIS explains<\/strong><\/a> that unlawful presence can create bars to admission, and certain people may need <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/family\/family-of-us-citizens\/provisional-unlawful-presence-waivers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>a waiver<\/strong> <\/a>before they can return lawfully.<\/p>\n<p>For example, during the interview, a viewer asked about a husband who was deported in 2020 with a five-year bar. In a situation like that, the legal analysis must begin with the reason for the deportation. Was it an expedited removal at the border? Was there a prior court order? Was there unlawful presence? Is there a U.S. citizen spouse petition? Are there other inadmissibility issues?<\/p>\n<p>These facts matter. A case cannot be answered safely with one general statement.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01f3ddf3f3c\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01f3ddf3f3c text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h2>Pending Asylum, Work Permits, and Detention Concerns<\/h2>\n<p>Another viewer asked &#8220;<strong><em>&#8230;whether a person with a pending residence application and work permit could still have problems if stopped by immigration agents<\/em><\/strong>&#8220;.<\/p>\n<p>My answer was that yes, it is possible. Today, many people with pending asylum cases or work authorization may still face detention depending on their immigration history, current status, and enforcement priorities. Having a pending application or work permit does not always protect someone from immigration enforcement.<\/p>\n<p>This is why immigrants should keep copies of important documents, avoid unnecessary risks, and speak with an immigration attorney before making major decisions.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01fafa342e3\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01fafa342e3 text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>Pregnant Women in Detention<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most concerning questions came from a viewer whose pregnant wife was detained while her asylum case was pending.<\/p>\n<p>Every case must be reviewed with care, especially when there are pregnancy-related, medical, or humanitarian concerns. Families should document the pregnancy, medical condition, detention circumstances, and any requests for release, parole, bond, or other available relief. Voluntary departure may be considered in some cases, but it should not be chosen without understanding whether legal defenses or humanitarian options may still exist.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01f3ddf3f3c\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01f3ddf3f3c text-left \">\n\t\t\t<h3>Do Immigrants Need to Report a Change of Address?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. This is very important.<\/p>\n<p>USCIS states that most noncitizens in the United States must report a change of address within 10 days of moving, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/ar-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>USCIS provides Form AR-11<\/strong><\/a> and online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uscis.gov\/addresschange\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>address change options<\/strong><\/a> for this purpose.<\/p>\n<p>Many people are afraid to update their address, but failing to do so may create problems. Missing immigration notices can lead to serious consequences, including missed appointments, missed court notices, or decisions being made without the person\u2019s knowledge.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1778514584545 wd-row-gradient-enable wd-rs-6a01fa7eb6a6c\"><div class=\"woodmart-row-gradient wd-fill\" style=\"background-image:linear-gradient(to right, rgb(60, 27, 59) 0%, rgb(90, 55, 105) 33%, rgb(46, 76, 130) 66%, rgb(29, 28, 44) 100%);\"><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01fa748d66f\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01fa748d66f text-left color-scheme-light \">\n\t\t\t<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>What is the difference between voluntary departure and deportation?<\/h3>\n<p>Voluntary departure may allow a person to leave the United States without a formal removal order. Deportation, or removal, creates a formal order and may carry serious future immigration penalties. The best option depends on the person\u2019s immigration history, pending applications, and possible inadmissibility issues.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Can someone return to the United States after voluntary departure?<\/h3>\n<p>A person may be able to return after voluntary departure, but only if they qualify for a visa or immigration benefit and resolve any grounds of inadmissibility. Prior unlawful presence, fraud, criminal issues, or previous immigration violations may still affect the case.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Can someone return after being deported?<\/h3>\n<p>Some people may return after a deportation, but they may need to wait for a required period, obtain permission to reapply, or seek a waiver depending on the facts. A prior deportation must be carefully reviewed before applying for a new visa or immigration benefit.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Can a person with pending asylum still be detained?<\/h3>\n<p>Yes. A pending asylum case or work permit does not always prevent immigration detention. The risk depends on the person\u2019s immigration history, manner of entry, prior orders, criminal history if any, and current enforcement practices.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Do immigrants have to file Form AR-11 after moving?<\/h3>\n<p>In most cases, yes. USCIS states that most noncitizens must report a change of address within 10 days of moving. This may be done online or by using Form AR-11. Failing to update an address may cause missed notices and legal problems.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a01f3ddf3f3c\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a01f3ddf3f3c text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p>Immigration law is not only about forms and deadlines. It is about people, families, fear, hope, and the future. When a person is detained, when a family is separated, or when someone is deciding whether to leave the United States, every detail matters.<\/p>\n<p>Before accepting voluntary departure, before abandoning an asylum case, before trying to return after deportation, or before ignoring a change-of-address requirement, please seek guidance based on your own facts.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a0218c37f38a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a0218c37f38a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>SPANISH TRANSCRIPT:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nMientras aumentan los casos de inmigrantes que abandonan sus solicitudes de asilo para evitar permanecer detenidos durante meses, tambi\u00e9n crece la confusi\u00f3n sobre qui\u00e9nes pueden salir voluntariamente sin una orden formal y qu\u00e9 consecuencias legales enfrentan despu\u00e9s.<\/p>\n<p>Para aclararlo, saludamos a la <a href=\"https:\/\/ariasvilla.com\/immigration-lawyer-profile\/\"><strong>abogada de inmigraci\u00f3n, Martha Arias Villa<\/strong><\/a>, quien nos visita en el estudio esta ma\u00f1ana de lunes. Abogada, muchas gracias por estar en La Voz de la Ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nMuchas gracias por invitarme. Buenos d\u00edas a ustedes y a toda su audiencia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nEste reporte habla de m\u00e1s de 80,000 salidas voluntarias de inmigrantes por miedo a permanecer detenidos durante meses o a\u00f1os. \u00bfQu\u00e9 est\u00e1 pasando realmente en los centros de detenci\u00f3n?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nEn los centros de detenci\u00f3n est\u00e1 pasando lo que usted acaba de decir. Las personas est\u00e1n cansadas, no solamente de estar detenidas, sino tambi\u00e9n de cubrir los costos econ\u00f3micos de una defensa, y est\u00e1n optando por salir voluntariamente y pedirle esa salida al juez.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAhora, es importante aclararle a la audiencia cu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre una orden de salida voluntaria otorgada por un juez y las personas que decidieron salir usando CBP Home, esta aplicaci\u00f3n, u otros programas de autodeportaci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nMuchas personas que usan CBP Home son personas que est\u00e1n aqu\u00ed en los Estados Unidos ilegalmente, pero que nunca han tenido una corte de inmigraci\u00f3n. Entonces, obviamente, simplemente usan CBP Home para poder salir.<\/p>\n<p>La salida voluntaria se pide ante un juez de inmigraci\u00f3n. Aunque nada dice que no la puedan usar, realmente una vez el juez le da la salida voluntaria, esa es la forma en que sale la persona. Esa es la diferencia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAhora, para muchos inmigrantes aceptar una salida voluntaria parece menos grave que una deportaci\u00f3n formal. Legalmente, \u00bfqu\u00e9 consecuencias tiene cada una y c\u00f3mo afecta futuras visas o intentos de regresar a Estados Unidos?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nLa deportaci\u00f3n acarrea una sanci\u00f3n de 5 o 10 a\u00f1os, o incluso hasta 20 a\u00f1os si la persona fue deportada por una felon\u00eda agravada.<\/p>\n<p>Mientras que, con la salida voluntaria, la persona puede regresar, obviamente, siempre y cuando subsane cualquier inadmisibilidad que pueda tener en su r\u00e9cord. Es decir, cualquier raz\u00f3n por la que no pueda regresar a los Estados Unidos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nPasemos ahora a preguntas de nuestra audiencia, abogada. Junik nos dice: \u201cApliqu\u00e9 a mi residencia y permiso de trabajo hace ocho meses. En caso de que agentes de inmigraci\u00f3n me paren, \u00bftendr\u00e9 problemas?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nPudiera. Pudiera tener problemas, porque muchas de estas personas que tienen asilo pendiente, por ejemplo, o permiso de trabajo, igual las est\u00e1n deteniendo. Mi mejor consejo es: tengan cuidado, porque hoy en d\u00eda s\u00ed pueden ser detenidos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nJavier nos comenta: \u201cMi esposa est\u00e1 detenida, est\u00e1 embarazada, con asilo pendiente, y se niegan a dejarla en libertad. \u00bfQu\u00e9 me recomienda hacer?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nBueno, ah\u00ed analice bien la situaci\u00f3n. Si la persona est\u00e1 pasando mucho estr\u00e9s, que pida tal vez una salida voluntaria, o mire las posibilidades, porque en este momento, aunque hab\u00eda sido prohibido detener a una mujer embarazada de acuerdo con un memor\u00e1ndum que hab\u00eda emitido el presidente Biden en el 2021, esta administraci\u00f3n est\u00e1 deteniendo personas, mujeres embarazadas, sin importar su condici\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAna tiene la siguiente interrogante: \u201cMi esposo fue deportado en 2020 con un castigo de cinco a\u00f1os. \u00bfQu\u00e9 debe hacer para conseguir una visa y regresar a Estados Unidos? \u00bfLe perdonar\u00e1n la falta o lo castigar\u00e1n de por vida?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nBueno, ah\u00ed tenemos que analizar bien cu\u00e1l es la raz\u00f3n por la que la persona fue deportada. Si ella habla de cinco a\u00f1os, puede ser simplemente una deportaci\u00f3n, un expedited removal, que usualmente le dan en la frontera.<\/p>\n<p>Eso puede ser subsanado dependiendo del caso, si hay una petici\u00f3n de esposa ciudadana americana y dependiendo de qu\u00e9 otras inadmisibilidades pueda tener la persona. Entonces, ese caso s\u00ed tiene que analizarse con sus propios hechos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nY finalizamos con Roberto. Dice: \u201cCambi\u00e9 de domicilio, pero no he registrado mi nueva direcci\u00f3n por miedo. \u00bfTendr\u00e9 problemas?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nPues podemos decir que hoy en d\u00eda todas las personas pueden tener problemas, y es mejor que la registre, porque esta administraci\u00f3n s\u00ed est\u00e1 haciendo cumplir una ley migratoria que dice que la persona est\u00e1 obligada a cambiar la direcci\u00f3n o incurre en una falta administrativa civil y tiene multas tambi\u00e9n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nEl formulario es AR-11, que adem\u00e1s tiene un plazo establecido para cambiar la direcci\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ABOGADA MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nCorrecto, y lo pueden hacer tambi\u00e9n electr\u00f3nicamente.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAs\u00ed es. Le agradecemos a la abogada Martha Arias Villa por habernos acompa\u00f1ado en La Voz de la Ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><div class=\"vc_empty_space\"   style=\"height: 32px\"><span class=\"vc_empty_space_inner\"><\/span><\/div>\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a0218c37f38a\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a0218c37f38a text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><strong>ENGLISH TRANSLATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAs the cases of immigrants who abandon their asylum applications to avoid remaining detained for months increase, confusion also grows about who can leave voluntarily without a formal order and what legal consequences they face afterward.<\/p>\n<p>To clarify this, we greet immigration attorney Martha Arias Villa, who visits us in the studio this Monday morning. Attorney, thank you very much for being on La Voz de la Ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nThank you very much for inviting me. Good morning to you and to your entire audience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nThis report speaks about more than 80,000 voluntary departures of immigrants out of fear of remaining detained for months or years. What is really happening in detention centers?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nIn detention centers, what is happening is what you just said. People are tired, not only of being detained, but also of covering the economic costs of a defense, and they are choosing to leave voluntarily and ask the judge for that departure.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nNow, it is important to clarify for the audience what the difference is between a voluntary departure order granted by a judge and the people who decided to leave using CBP Home, this application, or other self-deportation programs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nMany people who use CBP Home are people who are here in the United States illegally, but who have never had an immigration court. So, obviously, they simply use CBP Home to be able to leave.<\/p>\n<p>Voluntary departure is requested before an immigration judge. Although nothing says that they cannot use it, really once the judge gives voluntary departure, that is the way in which the person leaves. That is the difference.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nNow, for many immigrants, accepting voluntary departure seems less serious than a formal deportation. Legally, what consequences does each one have, and how does it affect future visas or attempts to return to the United States?<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nDeportation carries a penalty of 5 or 10 years, or even up to 20 years if the person was deported for an aggravated felony.<\/p>\n<p>Whereas, with voluntary departure, the person can return, obviously, as long as they cure any inadmissibility that they may have in their record. That is, any reason why they cannot return to the United States.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nLet us now move to questions from our audience, attorney. Junik tells us: \u201cI applied for my residence and work permit eight months ago. In case immigration agents stop me, will I have problems?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nThey could. They could have problems, because many of these people who have pending asylum, for example, or a work permit, are still being detained. My best advice is: be careful, because today they can indeed be detained.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nJavier comments to us: \u201cMy wife is detained, she is pregnant, with pending asylum, and they refuse to release her. What do you recommend that I do?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nWell, there, analyze the situation well. If the person is going through a lot of stress, maybe she should ask for voluntary departure, or look at the possibilities, because at this moment, although detaining a pregnant woman had been prohibited according to a memorandum that President Biden had issued in 2021, this administration is detaining people, pregnant women, regardless of their medical condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAna has the following question: \u201cMy husband was deported in 2020 with a five-year punishment. What should he do to obtain a visa and return to the United States? Will they forgive the fault, or will they punish him for life?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nWell, there we have to analyze well what the reason is for which the person was deported. If she speaks of five years, it may simply be a deportation, an expedited removal, which they usually give at the border.<\/p>\n<p>That can be cured depending on the case, if there is a petition from an American citizen wife and depending on what other inadmissibilities the person may have. So, that case does have to be analyzed with its own facts.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nAnd we finish with Roberto. He says: \u201cI changed my address, but I have not registered my new address out of fear. Will I have problems?\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nWell, we can say that today all people can have problems, and it is better that he register it, because this administration is indeed enforcing an immigration law that says that the person is obligated to change the address or incurs a civil administrative fault and has fines as well.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe form is AR-11, which also has an established deadline to change the address.<\/p>\n<p><strong>ATTORNEY MARTHA ARIAS:<\/strong><br \/>\nCorrect, and they can also do it electronically.<\/p>\n<p><strong>JORGE CANCINO:<\/strong><br \/>\nThat is right. We thank immigration attorney Martha Arias Villa for having accompanied us on La Voz de la Ma\u00f1ana.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1778514650651 wd-rs-6a01fad2dee13\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\t\t<div id=\"wd-6a02013712b0b\" class=\"wd-text-block wd-wpb reset-last-child wd-rs-6a02013712b0b text-left \">\n\t\t\t<p><em>DISCLAIMER:<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Immigration law changes frequently, and enforcement practices may change depending on federal policy, court decisions, and the facts of each case. 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If you are detained, have a pending case, received a removal order, or are considering voluntary departure, speak with an immigration attorney before making a decision.<\/em><\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_separator wpb_content_element vc_separator_align_center vc_sep_width_100 vc_sep_pos_align_center vc_separator_no_text vc_sep_color_grey\" ><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_l\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"vc_sep_holder vc_sep_holder_r\"><span class=\"vc_sep_line\"><\/span><\/span>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-top vc_row-flex wd-rs-69e0836a259aa\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 vc_col-md-6 vc_col-xs-12 wd-rs-6107e2494db13\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner 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